UDIT presents its Master's Degree in Industry 5.0

The next great industrial revolution. This is what is already known as Industry 5.0, a new paradigm in which technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, IoT and cloud computing coexist in the same production environment with approaches based on sustainability, the circular economy and ethical change management.

In this field, Industry 5.0 presents many elements typical of current Industry 4.0 (such as the integration of IoT devices or cloud computing), but differs from it by promoting practices that minimise its environmental impact and maximise the efficient use of resources.

While Industry 4.0 focuses on optimising processes through automation and relies heavily on robots and information technology to maximise efficiency, Industry 5.0 - which undoubtedly maintains efficiency as a key objective - places a strong emphasis on reintegrating the human component into industrial environments, promoting effective collaboration between humans and machines. This not only enhances innovation and creativity, but also well-being in the workplace.

And while it is true that Industry 4.0 already makes widespread use of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies or Big Data analysis to improve processes, Industry 5.0 goes a step further by integrating emerging technologies such as emotional artificial intelligence, advanced robotics or augmented reality to create more adaptive, personalised and flexible work environments.

It is in this context that UDIT, University of Design, Innovation and Technology, launches its "Master in Industry 5.0".

A pioneering curriculum 

The "Master in Industry 5.0" taught at UDIT offers all professionals interested in leading the new industrial revolution, the only master's degree in Industry 5.0 in Spain, betting on a people-centred approach ("Human Centric").

Throughout its curriculum, a programme is developed that combines technical skills with a humanistic and creative vision, with the aim of implementing a more sustainable industry focused on human well-being.

The curriculum prepares all those interested in leading the next industrial revolution, understanding the essential technical aspects of this new industry, training them in the main scenarios of use and the advantages of technologies such as:

• Sensors, Actuators and Industrial Communications.
• Internet of Industrial Things (IIoT) and Edge-Computing.
• Cloud Computing, Blockchain and Big Data.
• Digital Twins, Simulation and Augmented Reality.
• Artificial Vision, Machine Learning (AIoT) and GenAI.

At the same time, it introduces them to key aspects when introducing these technologies in the company, emphasising aspects such as:

• Sustainability and Circular Economy in Industry 5.0.
• Smart Prototyping and Smart Manufacturing.
• Digital Transformation and Business Models.
• Industrial Cybersecurity and Crisis Management.
• Technological Governance, Innovation and Change Management.

The training, which will take place at the new International Campus of Technology, Innovation and Applied Sciences, combines the best theoretical training with intensive use of laboratories and experimental spaces to apply the different technologies learned during a course that is articulated in 60 ECTS credits and has a duration of one year, and can be taken both on-site and online.

Thus, at the end of their training, students will develop a technological profile that is essential for leading the transition towards this new industrial paradigm. Among the most interesting opportunities are those of Director of Technological Innovation or Director of Digital Transformation, key figures when it comes to promoting an environment of constant innovation within the organisation, leading digitalisation projects to optimise processes, improve decision-making or increase the connectivity and intelligence of industrial systems.

Javier Pascual, director of the International Campus of Technology, Innovation and Applied Sciences at UDIT and responsible for the development of this new master's degree, explains: "Industry 5.0 represents a paradigm shift that not only redefines industrial processes, but also how we understand the relationship between technology, sustainability and the human factor. The key to success in Industry 5.0 lies not only in mastering the tools, but also in developing a mindset that allows us to lead the transition towards more sustainable environments, and in this sense, UDIT is positioned as the place where the technological profiles that are essential to face this change are built".